Good Practice Review 8: Humanitarian security risk management

This revised edition of the Good Practice Review 8: Humanitarian security risk management is a practical handbook to help humanitarian organisations navigate insecure and complex operational settings, protect their staff and maintain access to people in need.The 2025 edition introduces and applies the concept of a ‘person-centred approach’, which places the individual at the heart of security risk management. It also emphasises the critical work – and disproportionate risk burden – of national and local humanitarian actors, and addresses security considerations within national-international partnerships.New chapters tackle the security dimensions of access and deconfliction efforts, and explore existing and emerging digital threats – including mis-, dis-, and malinformation, data theft and surveillance. The new edition also broadens the scope of previous versions beyond a sole focus on operational considerations, extending its discussion to include key principles, duty of care, governance structures and funding. With deeper attention to staff care, health and medical considerations, and internal organisational communication, this edition offers a holistic and comprehensive overview of good practice in managing security risks in today’s complex humanitarian environments. Read more